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Week 4: Intracranial Regulation/Cognition
Weekly Reading: Giddens: Chapter 13 and Chapter 35; Linton & Matteson: Chapter 13 and chapter 23;
381-387, 391-393; 398-404; Silvestri: Pgs. 259-260;473-474; 832-838; 840-841; 847-851; 855; 940-
941; 980; Willihnganz/Clayton: 223-225; 276-281; 289-290; 295-296; 427-429; 432-433

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When performing a quick assessment on a patient suspected of having a stroke make sure you know the
acronym BE FAST. Complete the table below by identifying what each letter stands for and what you
will be assessing for. (Linton & Matteson p. 414, box 23.1)


What does the letter stand for | What are you assessing for?

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